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All sound results from vibrating bodies. The vibrations presented on these discs were produced by such phenomenon as the interaction of the solar wind with the magnetosphere of planets, and radio waves bouncing between planets and the inner surface of its atmosphere. They were captured during planetary fly-bys of Voyager 1 and Voyager 2, both launched in 1977. We aren't hearing all the sounds produced because of the limitations of the human ear, which can only perceive sounds between 20 and 20,000 sound waves per second.The five tracks included in the complete program have been edited to present cohesive auditory experiences, and we aren't privy to knowing which sounds were produced by which planetary bodies or what the particular source was for each sound, so the mix does involve some human processing. It also appears that the engineers working on the project chose the most dynamic and compelling recordings for the first three discs. At times, especially on disc one, you'll find the "music" of the cosmos reminiscent of the soundtrack to '2001: A Space Odyssey' during the scenes featuring psychedelic graphics. The final two discs harken to the more nuanced, fluid and relaxing, pastoral sounds present in nature. While the first three discs are trippy excursions into science fiction, the last two are a liesurely float down the lazy river.It's difficult to describe the appeal of these recordings, which seem to appeal to most everyone. There is the shear satisfaction of curiosity to hear what we've only experienced in sight. We know what the surface of Jupiter or the rings of Saturn look like, but now we get to appreciate a different sensory aspect of their existence. The planets sound natural and harmonious, as one would expect they should. And one does correlate the sounds (not improperly described as a form of music) to memories of Earthly auditory experiences, such as the wind blowing through lonely stands of pine trees or currents of rushing water. There are patterns that repeat, but predictably with unpredictable fluctuations, sometimes subtle and minor, and at other times pronounced and wide-ranging. Another reviewer used the word 'familiar' to describe these vibrations, and given their source that is probably their most eery quality.If you would like to take a listen to all five tracks before making a purchase, they can be accessed on Grooveshark.
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Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on March 7, 2011
The five tracks included in the complete program have been edited to present cohesive auditory experiences, and we aren't privy to knowing which sounds were produced by which planetary bodies or what the particular source was for each sound, so the mix does involve some human processing. It also appears that the engineers working on the project chose the most dynamic and compelling recordings for the first three discs. At times, especially on disc one, you'll find the "music" of the cosmos reminiscent of the soundtrack to '2001: A Space Odyssey' during the scenes featuring psychedelic graphics. The final two discs harken to the more nuanced, fluid and relaxing, pastoral sounds present in nature. While the first three discs are trippy excursions into science fiction, the last two are a liesurely float down the lazy river.
It's difficult to describe the appeal of these recordings, which seem to appeal to most everyone. There is the shear satisfaction of curiosity to hear what we've only experienced in sight. We know what the surface of Jupiter or the rings of Saturn look like, but now we get to appreciate a different sensory aspect of their existence. The planets sound natural and harmonious, as one would expect they should. And one does correlate the sounds (not improperly described as a form of music) to memories of Earthly auditory experiences, such as the wind blowing through lonely stands of pine trees or currents of rushing water. There are patterns that repeat, but predictably with unpredictable fluctuations, sometimes subtle and minor, and at other times pronounced and wide-ranging. Another reviewer used the word 'familiar' to describe these vibrations, and given their source that is probably their most eery quality.
If you would like to take a listen to all five tracks before making a purchase, they can be accessed on Grooveshark.
electric vibes
By Don Schmittdiel on March 6, 2011
All sound results from vibrating bodies. The vibrations presented on these discs were produced by such phenomenon as the interaction of the solar wind with the magnetosphere of planets, and radio waves bouncing between planets and the inner surface of its atmosphere. They were captured during planetary fly-bys of Voyager 1 and Voyager 2, both launched in 1977. We aren't hearing all the sounds produced because of the limitations of the human ear, which can only perceive sounds between 20 and 20,000 sound waves per second.By Don Schmittdiel on March 6, 2011
The five tracks included in the complete program have been edited to present cohesive auditory experiences, and we aren't privy to knowing which sounds were produced by which planetary bodies or what the particular source was for each sound, so the mix does involve some human processing. It also appears that the engineers working on the project chose the most dynamic and compelling recordings for the first three discs. At times, especially on disc one, you'll find the "music" of the cosmos reminiscent of the soundtrack to '2001: A Space Odyssey' during the scenes featuring psychedelic graphics. The final two discs harken to the more nuanced, fluid and relaxing, pastoral sounds present in nature. While the first three discs are trippy excursions into science fiction, the last two are a liesurely float down the lazy river.
It's difficult to describe the appeal of these recordings, which seem to appeal to most everyone. There is the shear satisfaction of curiosity to hear what we've only experienced in sight. We know what the surface of Jupiter or the rings of Saturn look like, but now we get to appreciate a different sensory aspect of their existence. The planets sound natural and harmonious, as one would expect they should. And one does correlate the sounds (not improperly described as a form of music) to memories of Earthly auditory experiences, such as the wind blowing through lonely stands of pine trees or currents of rushing water. There are patterns that repeat, but predictably with unpredictable fluctuations, sometimes subtle and minor, and at other times pronounced and wide-ranging. Another reviewer used the word 'familiar' to describe these vibrations, and given their source that is probably their most eery quality.
If you would like to take a listen to all five tracks before making a purchase, they can be accessed on Grooveshark.
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